Tripas-Coração: Taipas - Ground Floor Mezzanine

Summary:
A charming mezzanine apartmentset in a recently renovated early 20th-century building that blends historic details with modern comfort. Warmly decorated and thoughtfully designed, it’s ideal for couples seeking a cosy retreat. Includes a kitchenette and washing machine for convenience. Located just steps from Virtudes Garden, cafés, and restaurants, it’s the ideal base to explore Porto’s historic heart and capture its charm in every corner.

The Space:
We furnished, decorated and stocked the apartment with products made by young Portuguese designers, artists and producers, so you can feel Porto’s heart without leaving home, while supporting small scale entrepreneurs.

Guest Access:
The apartment is located on the ground floor and accommodates up to 2 people and has all amenities needed for you to feel at home.

The Area:
The Taipas area is one of Porto’s most authentic and charming corners, quietly tucked between the lively Clérigos Tower and the scenic Virtudes Garden. Staying here means experiencing the very heart of the city, where tradition meets local life.
Just around the corner, you’ll find some of Porto’s most iconic sights: the Clérigos Tower, the beautiful Lello Bookshop, and the picturesque Virtudes viewpoint overlooking the Douro River - perfect for sunsets and photos. São Bento Station, Ribeira, and Avenida dos Aliados are all within a short, pleasant walk.
The area has a true local feel, with cobbled streets, tiled façades, and family-run cafés where you can enjoy an espresso like a local. Small wine bars, creative restaurants, and artisan shops fill the surrounding streets, giving you a taste of both historic charm and modern Portuguese life.
Peaceful yet central, Taipas is ideal for travellers who want to explore Porto on foot while staying in a area that captures the city’s warmth, culture, and authentic rhythm.

Other Things to Note:
Porto is to be lived hitting the streets and getting lost in its secrets.
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Interaction with Guests:
We love the city and we believe you should too. So we can’t help but share some of our favourite spots and stories, that you can explore on your own .
As we see it, apartments are only the entry door to our Porto experience which is to be lived hitting the streets and getting lost in its secrets.
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